Police release photos of robbery suspects

The Alsup's store at 112 Arnold St., was robbed by two men with a rifle and who wore bandannas to disguise their face. They were described as two Hispanic men. After the robbery they fled the location with handfuls of cigarette lighters. Anybody with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 722-6161. [Courtesy Photo]

Independent Staff

GALLUP — Gallup police released photographs of the suspects wanted in connection with the robbery of a local convenience store last weekend.

Detective Erin Toadlena-Pablo, a spokeswoman for the Gallup Police Department, said the photographs are footage from a surveillance camera that captured the robbery on tape at about 6:15 a.m. on Sunday.

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or their clothing, is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 722-6161. The organization is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.

Police were dispatched to the Alsup's store, 112 Arnold St., after the two Hispanic men, who wore bandannas to disguise their faces, fled the location with handfuls of cigarette lighters.

The pair left the store, after demanding cash from the register, when a second store clerk walked into the cash register area while talking on a cell phone.

Toadlena-Pablo said the men likely thought the employee was speaking to police.

At least one man was armed, police say.